posted 9/8/26 · Conservation
The Des Moines County Conservation Board has approved a change to hunting regulations at Hunt Woods Recreation Area that prohibits the use of firearms within the park. Archery hunting will continue to be allowed in accordance with applicable state seasons and regulations.
posted 8/26/26 · Public Health
Des Moines County Public Health, in conjunction with the Marion County Public Health Department, is offering free radon test kits. The kits are available to anyone in Des Moines County who owns a home. Mobile Homes are also encouraged to test, especially if your home has skirting. Test Kits can be picked up at our office at 505 Curran St., Burlington, Iowa. For more information, call our office at 319-753-8290
posted 8/18/26 · Public Health
Des Moines, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and local public health agencies are responding to an outbreak of measles in southern Iowa.
posted 8/6/26 · Public Health
Des Moines, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) reports the first West Nile virus (WNV) infection identified in 2026. The individual is an adult (18-40 years) from eastern Iowa and the infection was confirmed through a test at the State Hygienic Laboratory.
posted 7/16/26 · Public Health
This recall involves the copper cup found in the Flashgitz-branded Space King No Girls Allowed Relic Lunch Boxes. The Relic Box is a retro style lunch box containing a limited-edition bundle of collectibles for fans of the web cartoon Space King.
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